It's been raining here for a few days. When it rains, we often make dishes that require long simmer times. J was feeling adventurous and decided to try an Egyptian peasant dish he found on Food.com. I wanted to try my hand at homemade pita bread. Surprisingly, the bread turned out well. As usual, J's … Continue reading Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal and Homemade Pita Bread
If you've seen Julie and Julia, then you know Beef Bourguignon can be so much more than just Beef Bourguignon. I can assure you, this dish is worth it. It is not a weeknight dish. It is not a leave it on the stove and forget it dish, but it is unfathomably delicious. Make this on a … Continue reading Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon
Also known as Confit Byaldi. I loved Ratatouille. Partially because I love Paris, French cuisine and of course Disney. The tagline from the movie, "anyone can cook!" always makes me smile. I was thrilled when J found that the New York Times published this recipe. I've had to modify it because spending three to four … Continue reading Ratatouille from Ratatouille
For the first time since getting our crockpot several years ago, we decided to make a stew. Unfortunately, our two-person crockpot was too small even for a halved version of this recipe! We got the recipe from Schnucks. I was skeptical, but am so glad we were willing to try it. Wonderful! Note: this recipe … Continue reading Beef Stew